"Finnegans Wake was 'about' Finn lying dying by the River Liffey with the history of Ireland and the world circling through his mind. '' -- Joyce, via Dr. O'Brien, via Mrs. Glasheen Joycean (/ˈjoisēən/), (1) Adj. : Eponymous adjective describing the works of James Joyce, admirers of the same, or artists who are inspired by Joyce's method, work, and literary philosophy; (2) Noun. : A School of Masochism Joycean has often been identified as an "Avant-Gard" literary form, that is, a progressive style which breaks with established precedents in techniques, practices, materials, or concepts which stand apart from social convention. The term Avant-Gard was first applied to the arts by 18th Century French Philosopher, Claude-Henri de Rouvroy, Count of Saint-Simon, who argued that, "Artists serve as the avant-garde in the general movement of social progress, ahead of scientists and other classes." If it is the case that Joycean...
Robert Leigh Angus is a Canadian author and artist currently living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The collection shared on this blog are recent works compiled from several ongoing projects, including fiction, non fiction, essays, and verse. He has published several "Collections of Poetry and Fragments", as well as three "Tasting Journals", and several short works on a variety of subjects. He can be reached at (587)700-6575 or OctaviaPress(at)Hotmail.Com